Purnell’s vehicle, for unknown reason, got off the south edge of the roadway. Purnell overcorrected the mishap and crossed back to Route 9, directly to the path of a westbound traffic.

The oncoming Ford Explorer tried to swerve away to avoid the head-on crash but was unsuccessful. There Ford hit the passenger side of the Taurus. The impact of the crash sent the two vehicles into a grassy median where they came to stop.

Purnell was declared dead on the scene as a consequence to the injuries he suffered in the crash. It was discovered that Purnell was not wearing a seatbelt during the accident, authorities say.
The oFord driver, Mosher, was brought to Peninsula Regional Medical Center and received medical attention after sustaining minor injuries. Mosher was wearing a seatbelt during the crash, according to the police.

Whether alcohol played a factor in the crash remains unknown as investigation still continues.

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